Online Legal Studies Certificate in Healthcare Administration Regulation
UC’s online Certificate in Healthcare Administration Regulation prepares professionals to navigate the complex intersection of law, policy, and healthcare management. Designed for non-lawyers, this program builds a foundational understanding of the legal frameworks, ethical considerations, and compliance standards that shape the U.S. healthcare system.
Through courses developed by the University of Cincinnati College of Law and the College of Allied Health Sciences, you’ll learn how to interpret, apply, and manage the laws and regulations that govern healthcare organizations. The curriculum blends legal reasoning with practical knowledge to help professionals ensure compliance, reduce organizational risk, and contribute to effective policy implementation.
This certificate is ideal for healthcare administrators, compliance officers, risk managers, or professionals working in health insurance, long-term care, or public health policy who want to strengthen their understanding of healthcare regulation without pursuing a law degree.
What You’ll Learn
Graduates of the Certificate in Healthcare Administration Regulation will be able to:
Interpret and apply legal and ethical frameworks that govern healthcare operations.
Evaluate organizational policies and practices for compliance with healthcare laws and regulations.
Develop strategies to mitigate risk and improve accountability in healthcare systems.
Communicate complex regulatory information to both legal and non-legal audiences.
Apply critical thinking and ethical reasoning in policy and operational decision-making.
Program Highlights
100% Online and Flexible: Complete coursework on your own schedule with asynchronous classes designed for busy healthcare professionals.
Interdisciplinary Expertise: Learn from faculty in UC’s College of Law and College of Allied Health Sciences, combining real-world healthcare and legal perspectives.
Career-Ready Skills: Gain in-demand knowledge in compliance, risk management, and policy to meet the growing need for healthcare regulatory professionals.
Pathway to a Master’s Degree: Apply your certificate credits toward UC’s Master of Legal Studies (MLS) program to continue your professional growth.
Nationally Respected Institution: UC’s College of Law is a leader in legal education with a long history of innovation in online learning.
Your guide from application through admission is your Enrollment Services Advisor. Every student is assigned a dedicated Enrollment Services Advisor who can answer questions, provide guidance, and help navigate your unique educational needs.
Prerequisites
- Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
- At least two years of professional work experience in a related field
Application Requirements
- Complete the application for admission
- Unofficial transcripts from all prior colleges
- Resume
- One Letter of Recommendation
- Application fees waived for early applications. Ask your Enrollment Services Advisor for more details
As the healthcare industry grows more regulated and technology-driven, professionals who understand both healthcare operations and the laws that govern them are increasingly in demand. This certificate empowers graduates to ensure compliance, manage risk, and lead policy implementation across a wide range of healthcare settings.
Industries That Value This Certificate
- Hospitals and health systems
- Insurance and managed care organizations
- Government and public health agencies
- Consulting and compliance firms
- Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
- Nonprofit healthcare organizations
Advance Your Career
With regulations continually evolving across healthcare systems, professionals who can interpret and apply healthcare law are essential. The Certificate in Healthcare Administration Regulation gives you the tools to meet those demands, and serves as a direct pathway to UC’s Master of Legal Studies for continued career growth.
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